Crime Rates in SE8
Crime statistics for SE8 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SE8 compares.
How safe is Deptford (SE8)?
SE8 covers Deptford, a historically significant maritime area on the south bank of the Thames. Once home to the Royal Navy dockyard, Deptford has undergone significant gentrification with artists, independent venues, and young professionals drawn by affordable prices and proximity to Greenwich and Lewisham.
Which types of crime are most reported in SE8?
The checker above breaks SE8 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SE8?
Enter a full SE8 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SE8 at a glance
Around 1,057 crimes were recorded near SE8 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (323).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,057
- Violent Crime
- 323
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 235
- Theft From The Person
- 72
- Other Theft
- 69
- Shoplifting
- 64
Approximate, for the SE8 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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